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Energize the Future (es)

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Software: Tinkercad
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Welcome to the Renewable Revolution! In this lesson, learners will discover the magic of renewable energy and explore the power of wind, water, and sun. Through fun and interactive activities, learners will get hands-on experience building sustainable solutions and becoming renewable energy innovators. Using Tinkercad, learners will have the ability to create a brighter future for all.

Prior Knowledge:

Learners should:

  • Know about different forms of energy, such as light, heat, and sound.

 

Lesson Objectives:

  • Identify common sources of energy in daily life.
  • Design and build a model of a sustainable city using Tinkercad. 


 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to: 

  • Understand what energy is and describe various forms used in our daily lives.
  • Identify different energy sources, such as renewable and non-renewable, and explain their differences.
  • Explain the benefits of using renewable energy sources and describe how they can help create a more sustainable society.
  • Demonstrate ways to reduce energy consumption and conserve energy in daily life, including at home.
  • Use Tinkercad to design and create a 3D model of a community that uses renewable energy sources and promotes sustainability.

 

Lesson Overview

 

Overview

Activity Objectives

Opening Activity

This opening activity introduces learners to energy and its importance in our daily lives. They will explore different types of energy and their sources and will be directed to use Google's "Your Plan, Your Planet" tool to learn more about how their daily choices impact the environment.

  • Understand the concept of energy and its importance in our daily lives.
  • Learn to use Google's "Your Plan, Your Planet" tool to make more sustainable choices.

Main Activity

Learners will use Tinkercad, a digital tool for 3D design, to create their sustainable city. 

  • Learn the basic features and functions of Tinkercad.
  • Develop 3D modeling skills to create and modify designs in Tinkercad.

Closing Activity

Learners will present their sustainable city models to their peers. They will showcase their designs and explain their decisions to create a sustainable city.

  • Collaborate with peers to share ideas and provide feedback on their sustainable city designs.
  • Develop presentation skills to communicate their sustainable city designs to the class effectively.
 

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Pre-lesson Prep

  • Like all lessons on Eddy, this lesson follows a certain approach. If this is your first time implementing an Eddy lesson, check out our lesson approach for more information.

 

  • Prepare necessary technology/hardware in advance
    • Devices (tablets/laptops/Chromebooks/computers) - one per team
    • A stable wifi connection.
    • Access to https://www.tinkercad.com/ on each device.
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